John Lynn Pace age 74 of Knoxville, passed away February 1, 2022. A 1965 graduate of Fulton High School. He was a member of Burlington Masonic Lodge and the Shriners. He was a Marine veteran of the Vietnam War. Retired electrician from Norfolk Southern Railroad. Preceded in death by mother, Lois Inez Ridenour Pace; father, Frank Reynolds and adoptive father, Vernon Pace. Survived by loving wife, Betty Jo (BJ) Pace; children, Christopher David (Priscilla) Pace, Bridget (Forrest) Jones, Nicole LeAnn Anderson, Kevin Michael Hill and Jon David (Sarah) Pace; 7 granddaughters; 5 grandsons; 1 great-grandson and 1 great-granddaughter. The family will receive friends 2-4 pm Sunday at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home with the service to follow at 4 pm. Rev. Wayne E. Phillips officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in John’s name. The burial will be announced at a later date. www.berrylynnhurst.com.
